Chronic Pain Is a Disease — and It Should Be Treated Like One
Classifying chronic pain as a disease by the medical community could bring much-needed benefits to people with this condition
COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects Are Rare, but Here's How To Report Them if You Have Them
Most COVID-19 vaccine side effects are minor and resolve within a few days
The ACA Marketplace Is Open Again for Insurance Sign-Ups. Here’s What You Need to Know.
Next week, the federal insurance exchange reopens for an unusual midyear special enrollment period
Clinical Trials Need a Broader Approach to Improve Osteoarthritis Outcomes
Risk factors, racial disparities and sex differences should all be considered
4 Vital Health Issues — Not Tied to Covid — That Congress Addressed in Massive Spending Bill
A ban on surprise medical bills among health care issues in massive legislative package
Why Clinical Trials Need to Emphasize Function Over Pain Measurement
Rather than pain reduction, the ability to lead a quality life should be prioritized
Why a Stimulus Package Matters to Women
As the next stimulus package sits in limbo, women have been suffering. Congress needs to act.
Global Disabilities Map Visualizes the Strength and Power of Millions of Athletes Around the World
This interactive map advocates for the rights of people with disabilities in the U.S. and around the world
Why Women’s Health Should Be a Priority for the New Congress
We've come a long way, but disparities still exist
The Biden Administration Needs to Wage War Against Antimicrobial Resistance Starting on Day One
Policymakers must act now to prevent a post-antibiotic era from becoming our dystopian future
HealthyWomen Joins National Health Organizations in Letter to HHS Secretary Alex Azar About Access to COVID-19 Treatment
Equity-focused resource allocation strategies are critical to ensure access to COVID19 treatment for underserved communities
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